Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
MCET
Fees
AUD$ 14,300 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
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This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa
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Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold an approved Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
From 2024 this program is available to domestic students at a reduced fee as a Commonwealth supported program.
Aim
The Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL) qualifies graduates to apply an advanced body of knowledge to develop the skills to be a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) educator.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL) degree will have a body of knowledge that includes specific study areas of learning English as an additional language, TESOL curriculum and TESOL pedagogy, as well as contemporary, critical readings of TESOL. Students will complete 18 units of core courses.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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